Car Rental at Walvis Bay Airport

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Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Walvis Bay Airport Car Rental
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$40.82 / per day
Walvis Bay Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$48.13 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:26 on 2023-09-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English,
Afrikaans
Currency
NAD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+264
Average car rental price
$44.48 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h
50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0
Walvis Bay Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Walvis Bay Airport is also known as Walvis Bay International Airport Rooikop.

Top international routes

  • Johannesburg
  • Windhoek
  • Cape Town
  • Ondangwa

Main airlines

Air Namibia, Westair Aviation, Airlink, South African Express, and Mango

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international traffic.

Location

Walvis Bay Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Walvis Bay. C14/M36, D1986, and Gertrude Rikumba Kadanga Hilukilwa Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Medium cars - from $48 per day
  • Small cars - from $41 per day

Car rental desks

Some are inside the airport terminal while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a few shops, including a Namibian gift shop, a restaurant, a baby changing room, a public telephone, a fire safety station, and a post box. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance can also be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Total Suidwes Diensstasie gas station is on Rikumbi Kandanga Road, near the intersection with Nangolo Mbumba Drive. It can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in and around Walvis Bay.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Windhoek (397 km / 265 mi)
  • Cape Town (1,703 km / 1,058 mi)
  • Gaborone (1,487 km / 924 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
5.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.2
  • Check-in and departures 6.0
  • Terminal facilities 5.6
  • Wi-Fi 4.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 4.2
  • Lounge 4.2

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)

  • IATA: WVB
  • ICAO: FYWB
  • Name: Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
  • Distance from city: 9.3 miles / 15 km

Top 2 Locations near Walvis Bay Airport

  1. 253.7 km / 157.6 miles away
  2. 294.9 km / 183.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Walvis Bay Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Walvis Bay Airport
January
February
March
$36.25
April
May
$36.41
June
July
August
$36.32
September
$31.75
October
$44.96
November
$39.47
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport is October — when rental costs average $31.75 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 29% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $44.96 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Walvis Bay Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 8 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Walvis Bay Airport
January
February
March
4
April
May
6
June
July
August
3
September
8
October
5
November
8
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Walvis Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport in April, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Walvis Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
212%
April
May
71%
June
July
August
35%
September
35%
October
176%
November
71%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $41 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla Quest 4 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

South Africa
Renault Clio
April 3, 2020
Very nice experience, especially for the 1st timers.
South Africa
Toyota Corolla
April 30, 2019
Friendly, prompt service and a great experience

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Bidvest
8.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$44.48
Lowest daily price
$40.82
Total cars available
2

Top 2 Suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2023

Hertz
Excellent 8.9 / 14 reviews
+26464200853
Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay
$41 - $48
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Bidvest
Bidvest
Excellent 8.4 / 3 reviews
+64204128
Walvis Bay Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
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